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Wandering Ginza Butterfly

1972·Movie
1h 26min·NR
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–74%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Crime, history, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Nami "The Red Cherry Blossom" returns to her old stomping ground in the seedy Tokyo district of Ginza after a stint in prison for killing a yakuza boss. She soon settles in, living in her uncle's pool hall and working at the local hostess club. But when ruthless yakuza Ōwada attempts to take control of the club, Nami and her uncle devise a plan to take him down.
Japanese Exploitation CinemaFemale VigilanteYakuza RevengeGritty Crime DramaSex and ViolenceCult Film1970s JapanStrong Female Lead

Crew

Directed by:
Kazuhiko Yamaguchi
Written by:
Isao Matsumoto, Kazuhiko Yamaguchi
Produced by:
Kineo Yoshimine
Composed by:
Toshiaki Tsushima, Kenzo Inoue

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Where can I stream Wandering Ginza Butterfly legally?

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Is Wandering Ginza Butterfly worth watching?

70
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Wandering Ginza Butterfly rated?

NRViolenceNuditySexual content

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, and sexual content.

How long is Wandering Ginza Butterfly?

1 h 26 min

Wandering Ginza Butterfly runs 1 h 26 min.

What language is Wandering Ginza Butterfly in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Wandering Ginza Butterfly?

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